Truck deliveries January-October 2006

Delivered Units |
Year-to-Date |
Change |
|
Volvo Group |
2006 |
2005 |
|
Europe |
94 092 |
82 818 |
14% |
Western Europe |
80 492 |
73 121 |
10% |
Eastern Europe |
13 600 |
9 697 |
40% |
North America |
59 656 |
54 140 |
10% |
South America |
9 646 |
9 474 |
2% |
Asia |
9 412 |
21 324 |
-56% |
Middle East |
6 021 |
18 236 |
-67% |
Other Asia |
3 391 |
3 088 |
10% |
Other markets |
8 162 |
7 126 |
15% |
Total Volvo Group |
180 968 |
174 882 |
3% |
Mack
Deliveries from Mack through October totalled 31,119 units, up 3% from the corresponding period a year ago. The delivery situation continues to reflect the historical high demand for trucks ahead of the US'07 emission regulations coming in January 2007.
Deliveries by market area:
Delivered Units |
Year-to-Date |
Change |
|
Mack |
2006 |
2005 |
|
Europe |
|
1 |
|
Western Europe |
|
1 |
|
Eastern Europe |
|
|
|
North America |
27 715 |
27 056 |
2% |
South America |
2 222 |
1 977 |
12% |
Asia |
75 |
121 |
-38% |
Middle East |
73 |
119 |
-39% |
Other Asia |
2 |
2 |
|
Other markets |
1 107 |
1 016 |
9% |
Total Mack |
31 119 |
30 171 |
3% |
Renault Trucks
Deliveries through October totalled 64,512 trucks, a rise of 9% compared with the year-earlier period. The Renault Premium had the biggest gain with an increase of 31%. Deliveries increased by 13% in Europe, where Eastern Europe posted a strong development and rose 38%. Outside Europe, most markets are developing well.
Deliveries by market area:
Delivered Units |
Year-to-Date |
Change |
|
Renault Trucks |
2006 |
2005 |
|
Europe |
55 020 |
48 564 |
13% |
Western Europe |
49 195 |
44 348 |
11% |
Eastern Europe |
5 825 |
4 216 |
38% |
North America |
718 |
382 |
88% |
South America |
1 036 |
816 |
27% |
Asia |
3 495 |
6 183 |
-43% |
Middle East |
3 119 |
5 914 |
-47% |
Other Asia |
376 |
269 |
40% |
Other markets |
4 243 |
3 400 |
25% |
Total Renault Trucks |
64 512 |
59 345 |
9% |
Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries during the period January-October amounted to 85,337 vehicles, in line compared with the year-earlier period. Europe continues to show a favorable growth, especially in Eastern Europe where deliveries rose 42%. Strong growth in Eastern Europe combined with Volvo Trucks new competitive product program has contributed to the increased deliveries. Deliveries on the North American market rose 17% to 31,223 vehicles. The strong demand is mostly related to the pre-buy effect pending the forthcoming emission regulations in January 2007. Accordingly, demand is expected to decline significantly during the first half of 2007.
Deliveries by market area:
Delivered Units |
Year-to-Date |
Change |
|
Volvo Trucks |
2006 |
2005 |
|
Europe |
39 072 |
34 253 |
14% |
Western Europe |
31 297 |
28 772 |
9% |
Eastern Europe |
7 775 |
5 481 |
42% |
North America |
31 223 |
26 702 |
17% |
South America |
6 388 |
6 681 |
-4% |
Asia |
5 842 |
15 020 |
-61% |
Middle East |
2 829 |
12 203 |
-77% |
Other Asia |
3 013 |
2 817 |
7% |
Other markets |
2 812 |
2 710 |
4% |
Total Volvo Trucks |
85 337 |
85 366 |
0% |
November 21, 2006
For further information, please contact:
Media Relations:
Bernard Lancelot, Renault Trucks, +33 4 72 96 27 59
Bob Martin, Mack, +1 (610) 709-2670
Claes Claeson, Volvo Trucks, +46 31-66 39 08
Investor Relations:
Joakim Wahlström, AB Volvo, +46 31 66 11 91
Christer Johansson, AB Volvo, +46 31 66 13 34